Associate Veterinarian — Shelter Clinic

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian — Shelter Clinic role is onsite in Santa Fe, NM, with a full-time salary starting at $150,000 per year; the posting describes the salary as based on experience. The veterinarian supports Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s shelter program, which serves dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals. The role provides veterinary care in a fast-paced shelter setting, including daily rounds, foster appointments, and routine services. Surgical work may include spay, neuter, dental, and other procedures depending on the applicant’s experience and preferences; the posting also notes that minimal to no surgery is an option.

What you'll do

• Perform daily shelter rounds
• maintain the controlled-substance log with veterinary technicians or assistants
• supervise, support, and train licensed veterinary technicians and assistants as needed with the Medical Director
• help ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• participate in continuing education
• perform surgical and medical procedures depending on experience and applicant preferences
• work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to promote the shelter mission.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

shelter clinic

shelter medicine

veterinary surgery

spay and neuter

animal medical care

santa fe nm

santa fe animal shelter

four 10-hour days

$150,000+ starting salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• mental health resources
• life insurance
• paid holidays and personal time off
• paid continuing education, licensing fees, and liability insurance
• discounted clinic services
• possible relocation assistance.

Why this role

No on-call or after-hours emergencies. Four 10-hour workdays. Relocation assistance may be considered for out-of-state applicants.

About the employer

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.